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17/09/2025

Climate promises mean nothing without action. In this powerful episode from The President's Diary Podcast themed "COP30, From Pledge to Action"
We explore the global shift from words to impact especially as the world looks forward to the COP30 meetings to take place in , Brazil, later this year.
Link to full conversation https://youtu.be/D4zqfj3Yyeo
Guest : Jasmima Sabatina 🇧🇩
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05/09/2025

More insights from the latest episode of the President's Diary Podcast. DRC Détente, peace or Pause?
Watch full ...https://youtu.be/S85og9OTKlI?si=JiEOyzIUweGM80OC

03/09/2025

🔴 New Podcast Episode from The President's Diary Podcast: DRC Détente – Peace or Pause?

The DRC and Rwanda have signed peace deals with the M23 rebels in a move hailed as a breakthrough for regional stability. But questions remain:
👉 Can this deal deliver lasting peace?
👉 What role will regional and international actors play?
👉 How will justice, reconciliation, and security be handled?

Watch conversation with Jervin Naidoo as we explore the implications for the Great Lakes region.

📺 Watch/Listen here ➡️ https://youtu.be/S85og9OTKlI?si=JiEOyzIUweGM80OC

26/08/2025

From the President's Diary Podcast.Diplomacy isn’t just about power—it’s about people. In our new episode, Diplomacy for Human Dignity, we explore how global negotiations shape the fight for human rights. From conflict zones to refugee crises, what does diplomacy mean for dignity?
Watch here👉🏼 https://youtu.be/Su4BmWkSmnA?si=dTIIQ-DZSfHDBuT8

01/08/2025

From the President's Diary podcast. Did you know the war in Sudan has resulted in the world's worst humanitarian crisis with over 150, 000 deaths, 12 million displaced & over 30 million in dire Humanitarian need?
Watch full conversation as we look into the root cause & actors of the conflict & what can be done to support a credible peace process for Sudan. https://youtu.be/M1OSODsrL5s?si=7tmku4-ZUnvYjDhd

24/07/2025

Watch out latest episode from The President's Diary Podcast on the theme, The Israel/ Iran war & it's wider implications.

A look into the of recent conflict escalation between Israel & Iran, the role of various regional and global actors and its implications for the wider Middle...

18/07/2025

OUT NOW. Watch the latest episode of The President's Diary podcast on the 2025 BRICS summit, hosting Ambassador Sanjay Kumar. Chairman of RIS & former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Ambassador to Japan, Sudan & Marshall Islands.
Link to full conversation in the comment section 👇

04/07/2025

Out now. From The President's Diary podcast. An in-depth look at the happenings and outcomes of the 2025 G7 summit with a special lens on the Russia/Ukraine war and the shifting trends of global trade.
Follow full conversation here https://youtu.be/YQio0TuzOC0?si=6Nah7_RPrwVEnKfF

18/06/2025

Follow the latest episode of our podcast on topic; The African Continental Free Trade Area & its Feasibility in the Cameroon context.
Hosted as guest Henri Kouam, founder of the Cameroon Economic Policy Institute who explored strategic issues regarding the African Continental Free Trade Area dubbed AFCFTA, with an analysis its feasibility in the Cameroon context regarding issues including:
1- The Competitiveness of Cameroonian SMEs in the broader African market under the AFCFTA framework
Infrastructural challenges hindering the effective implementation of the AFCFTA and how these challenges can be addressed
3- Specifics of how Cameroonian SMEs can benefit from AFCFTA
4- The Role of Civil society in the implementation of AFCFTA
5- Policy reforms to adopt to fast-track the effective implementation of AFCFTA in Cameroon and Africa. Follow the link below to watch, like, comment and share
https://youtu.be/KAPno0pzSOw?si=iqEVU91M2W4MoHx

16/06/2025

EP01 of "The President's Diary" podcast - Adopting a New Approach to the Climate Crisis,exploring the need for robust policy reforms , adoption of new policy frameworks & the adaptation of emerging technologies in mitigating the climate crisis.
Watch full discussion via the link. Like, share, comment , subscribe https://youtu.be/UeD-2QU72T4?si=lyrkGkM_LyRhmiD2

02/06/2025

Thank you to our partner the Open Dialogues International Foundation .
Read full post https://www.open-dialogues.org/post/dialogueon-pathways-to-peace-where-is-there-hope-for-2025

Find the summary (in English) of our recent DialogueON 'Pathways to Peace' on the blog section of our website

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27/05/2025

DialogueON event with Open Dialogues International Foundation .
Topic " Conflicts to watch in 2025, Finding Pathways to Peace". We looked into various conflict situations around the world exploring various policy options including soft power diplomacy - which can be inacted at grassroots, national & multilateral levels in addressing conflicts. Particular focus was given to Youth engagements.